<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou can create cool art for your walls without being some kind of artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get a canvas from a craft store. Pick some paint colors you like. Use painter’s tape to make geometric shapes if you want clean lines. Or just splash paint around for abstract art. There’s literally no wrong way to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Abstract art is perfect for beginners because whatever you make looks intentional. Odd shapes? That’s your artistic vision. Colors that clash? That’s called being bold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also frame fabric you like, colorful paper, or even pages from old books or magazines. Instant art that costs almost nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Canvas or thick paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Acrylic paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brushes or sponges<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Painter’s tape for lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Pick your colors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tape off any sections you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paint however you want. Let it dry. Hang it up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The whole thing takes maybe an hour and costs under ten bucks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Build Simple Floating Shelves<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nShelves solve storage problems and make your walls look less empty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can buy ready-made shelves or make them from wood boards. Either way works fine. The trick is mounting them straight and strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a level tool so they don’t end up crooked. Find the studs in your wall so the shelves actually stay up. Drill holes, put in the brackets, and attach the shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These work great for books, plants, photos, or whatever you want to display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Wooden boards or premade shelves<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brackets or floating shelf hardware<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Level<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drill and screws<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Stud finder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to do it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Find the studs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Mark where you want the shelves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Drill holes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Install brackets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Put shelves on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Check if they’re level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Takes about an hour once you have everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Paint Old Furniture<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGot an ugly dresser? A boring bookshelf? Old wooden chairs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paint them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sand the surface a bit so the paint sticks better. Put on primer. Then add two coats of whatever color you want. Let each coat dry before adding the next one. Seal it with a clear topcoat so the paint doesn’t chip off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suddenly, that thrift store furniture looks brand new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Sandpaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Primer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brushes or small rollers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Clear sealer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to do it:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n